power play

Example Sentences

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Plus, a geothermal power play and Iran confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Although the Ducks played their best defensive game of the postseason, giving up just 21 shots before the empty-netter, the balanced Knights gave them few good scoring opportunities, especially on the power play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The game, which had been physical all afternoon, turned chippy after that, giving the Kings a power play they took advantage to halve Colorado’s lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The winning goal came from Marco Rossi on a power play with less than 11 seconds left in the extra period.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

You stage a power play by conning the older guy out of some fake winnings, then mouth around that you one-upped the boss.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz